# Akhisar

> district and town of Manisa, Turkey

**Wikidata**: [Q209905](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q209905)  
**Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Akhisar)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/akhisar

## Summary
Akhisar is a district and town in Manisa Province, Turkey, serving as a municipality with a population exceeding 180,000 as of 2024. It is a significant urban and administrative center in western Turkey, known for its historical roots and role in the region's cultural and economic landscape.

## Key Facts
- **Location**: Situated in Manisa Province, Turkey, at coordinates 38.9240528° N, 27.8401895° E.
- **Area**: 1,645 km².
- **Population (2024)**: 180,509 (Address-Based Population Registration System).
- **Time Zone**: UTC+03:00 (aligned with Turkey's time zone since 2018).
- **Elevation**: 93 meters above sea level.
- **Website**: [http://www.akhisar.gov.tr](http://www.akhisar.gov.tr) (in Turkish).
- **Mayor (2025)**: Ekrem Kayserili (Republican People’s Party).
- **Licence Plate Code**: 45.
- **Twinned With**: Lausanne (Switzerland), Gostivar (North Macedonia), Donji Vakuf (Bosnia and Herzegovina).
- **Borders**: Soma, Kırkağaç, Saruhanlı, Gölmarmara, Gördes, Sındırgı, and Kınık districts.
- **Historical Population Growth**: From 68,807 (1940) to 180,509 (2024), with urban population increasing from 46,167 (1965) to 174,850 (2020).

## FAQs
- **What is Akhisar’s administrative status?**  
  Akhisar is a municipality, district, and town in Manisa Province, governed by a mayor and kaymakam (district governor).  

- **How has its population changed over time?**  
  The population grew from 68,807 in 1940 to 180,509 in 2024, with urbanization driving increases in the urban population (from 46,167 in 1965 to 174,850 in 2020).  

- **What are its geographical features?**  
  It covers 1,645 km², borders seven districts, and is located at 38.9240528° N, 27.8401895° E, 93 meters above sea level.  

- **Is Akhisar historically significant?**  
  Yes, it is noted in historical encyclopedias like the 1911 Encyclopædia Britannica and has ancient settlement roots.  

- **What are its international connections?**  
  It is twinned with Lausanne (Switzerland), Gostivar (North Macedonia), and Donji Vakuf (Bosnia and Herzegovina).  

## Why It Matters
Akhisar is a critical administrative and cultural hub in Manisa Province, reflecting Turkey’s urbanization trends and historical continuity. Its population growth and economic activity underscore its regional importance, while its ancient roots and modern municipal governance highlight its enduring relevance. As a municipality, it provides insights into local governance structures and demographic shifts in Turkey.

## Notable For
- One of the oldest settlements in Anatolia, with historical documentation in 19th- and 20th-century encyclopedias.  
- Home to Akhisar Stadium and a population tracked by the Address-Based Population Registration System since 2007.  
- Part of the Manisa Subregion for statistical purposes.  
- Recognized in global knowledge projects (VIAF ID: 157176492, GeoNames ID: 8632412).  
- Served by Mayor Ekrem Kayserili (2025–present) and previously by Besim Dutlulu (2019–2025).  

## Body

### Geography and Location  
Akhisar spans 1,645 km² in Manisa Province, Turkey, at coordinates 38.9240528° N, 27.8401895° E. It borders Soma, Kırkağaç, Saruhanlı, Gölmarmara, Gördes, Sındırgı, and Kınık districts. Elevation averages 93 meters above sea level.  

### Demographics  
- **2024 Population**: 180,509 (urban and rural).  
- **Historical Growth**:  
  - 1940: 68,807 (rural: 77,221; urban: 46,167).  
  - 1990: 152,397 (rural: 78,453; urban: 73,944).  
  - 2020: 174,850 (urban).  
- **Rural-Urban Shift**: Rural population declined from 78,453 (1990) to 59,032 (2008), while urban numbers rose from 73,944 (1990) to 174,850 (2020).  

### Administration  
- **Governance**: Led by Mayor Ekrem Kayserili (Republican People’s Party, since 2025) and a kaymakam (district governor).  
- **Electoral District**: Part of Manisa electoral district.  
- **Licence Plate Code**: 45.  

### Economy and Infrastructure  
- **Key Facilities**: Akhisar Stadium.  
- **Website**: [http://www.akhisar.gov.tr](http://www.akhisar.gov.tr) (Turkish).  
- **Time Zone**: UTC+03:00 (since 2018).  

### History and Culture  
- **Historical Recognition**: Documented in the 1911 Encyclopædia Britannica and Larousse Encyclopedia.  
- **Ancient Settlement**: Part of the Manisa Subregion, with roots tracing to antiquity.  

### Twin Towns and International Relations  
- **Sister Cities**: Lausanne (Switzerland), Gostivar (North Macedonia), Donji Vakuf (Bosnia and Herzegovina).  

### Classification and Identifiers  
- **Wikidata**: Q471803.  
- **GeoNames ID**: 8632412.  
- **VIAF ID**: 157176492.  
- **Library of Congress Authority ID**: n85260214.  

### Miscellaneous  
- **Locator Map**: [Manisa_location_Akhisar.svg](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:FilePath/Manisa_location_Akhisar.svg).  
- **Postal Code**: 45200.  
- **UN/LOCODE**: TRAHS.

## References

1. GEOnet Names Server. 2018
2. Virtual International Authority File
3. [Source](https://www.lexpera.com.tr/resmi-gazete/metin/gun-isigindan-daha-fazla-yararlanmak-amaciyla-butun-yurtta-uygulanan-ileri-saat-uygulamasinin-devam-3)
4. Freebase Data Dumps. 2013
5. [Source](https://www.nufusu.com/ilce/akhisar_manisa-nufusu)
6. GeoNames
7. [Source](https://service.unece.org/trade/locode/tr.htm)
8. Quora
9. [iNaturalist](https://www.inaturalist.org/places/inaturalist-places.csv.zip)
10. [Seçim Bölgeleri. Supreme Election Council. 2015](https://www.ysk.gov.tr/doc/dosyalar/docs/Milletvekili/7Haziran2015/2015MV-SecimCevreleri.pdf)
11. National Library of Israel Names and Subjects Authority File